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Nowadays, making payments through UPI is very common, but there is a risk of fraud while scanning a QR code. Fraudsters get fake QR codes scanned instead of the original and steal money from your bank account.

Nowadays a large number of people are making payments through UPI. From petrol pumps to restaurants, people are doing digital transactions instead of paying cash. Making digital payments is very easy and there is no need to keep cash in it. However, this easy task is also somewhat risky. Actually, there is a possibility of fraud while scanning a QR code. In this, fraudsters get fake QR codes scanned instead of the original. This is a scam, in which your account will be emptied.

How does a scam happen through a QR code?

Many times it happens, when people scan a QR code in a hurry without checking it. Fraudsters keep an eye on such people. Fraudsters often get fake QR codes scanned instead of the original ones. Once it is scanned, their work begins. The person scanning it thinks that he has scanned for payment, but in reality he is scanning the code to install a malware file.

Once the link is scanned, hackers can install a program in the phone and collect all the necessary information. These can include information ranging from personal to bank account. If this information is found, hackers can empty the bank account in a few seconds. A few days ago, a similar scam happened with a policeman in Pune, in which he lost lakhs of rupees.

Be careful like this

Before scanning the QR code, verify the name and other information of the receiver. Do not scan QR codes at suspicious people and places.

Do not hurry while making any digital transaction. Verify every link or platform and then proceed.

Always use official apps for digital transactions. Download them only from trusted stores like Google Play Store and Apple App Stores.

Disclaimer: This content has been sourced and edited from abplive.com. While we have made modifications for clarity and presentation.